Boyan Slat & The Ocean Cleanup -- Ly Phan

 

Actually, the idea of solving  environment issues is not new. However, Boyan Slat is probably the first person who successfully implemented  cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. He combines environmentalism and technology to solve global issues of sustainability. His innovation not only successfully tackled an environmental problem but also created economic benefits such as jobs and financial profit. I think that his primary motivation is to solve the problem and not for his own financial gains. Although he did not meet his original target of cleaning up the entire Great Pacific Garbage Patch, no one else can do what he has achieved thus far despite criticism from various parties. His project is still going very strong. His motivation and determination is very commendable.

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  1. TAMONSeptember 5, 2022 at 4:11 PM

    I think that his idea is going to make a profit on several areas too.

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    1. LYSeptember 7, 2022 at 4:30 PM

      Yes, I agree with you. My point about running a business or a project is: if you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. It benefits both sides

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  2. Yugo KonnoSeptember 5, 2022 at 4:32 PM

    I also think his motivation is extremely good, and I felt his passion during watching Ted.

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    1. LYSeptember 7, 2022 at 4:37 PM

      Yes, me either. I remember that he said " If you do this without purpose of making money, then the money will come".

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  3. David WoodfieldSeptember 6, 2022 at 9:39 PM

    I agree with you too, Li. He has still got a long way to go in tackling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch but at least he is out there trying to 'make a difference' and perhaps fewer marine birds and mammals will die and our children and our children's children will ingest a lot less plastic due to his efforts.
    David :-)

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  4. Usa YamagamiSeptember 7, 2022 at 4:18 PM

    As you said, his project's strong point is that not only protects the environment but also originates financial benefit.

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  5. Ayano YoshiikeSeptember 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    As you described, I think his plan is financially and environmentally good !

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  6. Mashiro YamashitaSeptember 19, 2022 at 4:53 PM

    Thank you for sharing your idea. I agree with you. In the long run, his idea is incredibly good.

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